Complete 2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog - Virginia State ...

CJUS 315 TERRORISM - 3 semester hours
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Offers the background students need to understand major issues in terrorism and offers in-depth coverage
of domestic and international terrorism. It also reviews the controversial aspects of counter-terrorist policies
and actions.
CJUS 317 RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE - 3 semester hours F, Sp
Emphasis is on social research techniques and procedures, the relationship between theory and research,
and the use of quantitative data analysis techniques. The structure and use of qualitative research techniques
are also examined.
Prerequisites: SOCI 101; CJUS 116: CJUS 210
CJUS 320 PRIVATE SECURITY SYSTEM AND PRACTICES - 3 semester hours
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includes recruitment, training, operational and administrative’ practices used by different security systems.
It will examine physical security arrangements, and the pros and cons of in-house and contract security
systems.
CJUS 335 CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN POLICING - 3 semester hours F, even numbered years
Examines the social and political dynamics under which police personnel perform their duties. Discretionary
decision-making and the legal, social and institutional contexts in which they work are also considered.
Application of interpersonal theories and concepts to police problems and practices will be included.
CJUS 345 CRIMINAL LAW AND EVIDENCE - 3 semester hours
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Provides an introduction to the nature and dynamics of the criminal law of the country and also provides an
understanding of the importance of evidence in a criminal case. Virginia substantive law will be discussed,
Prerequisites: CJUS 116 and CJUS 250
CJUS 360 CRIMINOLOGY AND THEORIES OF CRIME - 3 semester hours
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Examines theories of crime, criminal behavior and the social, cultural and psychological factors in crime
Prerequisites: CJUS 116; CJUS 212, and CJUS 217
CJUS 361 VICTIMOLOGY - 3 semester hours
F
Explores the scope of victim issues in American society. Reviews the programs and services provided
assistance programs, crisis intervention units and legislation are highlighted.
CJUS 364 SOCIOLOGY OF CORRECTIONS - 3 semester hours
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Evaluates the effectiveness of correctional institutions, their development, functioning and change.
on current directions in law, policy, research and practice.
CJUS 365 POLICE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours F, odd-numbered years
Examines major concepts of organization and management as these relate to law enforcement. Formulation
shows how to apply police research and contemporary management principles to today’s complex police
organization.
Prerequisite: CJUS 116 Introduction to Criminal Justice